Kohberger defense: ‘Majority’ of death penalty cases overturned. What’s data say?
The public defense for Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger recently asked that his Boise trial be postponed, citing highly prejudicial publicity for their client and insufficient time to prepare.
“While prompt administration of justice is important — to both the state and Mr. Kohberger — the constitutional guarantee of a fair trial outweighs modest delay,” lead defense attorney Anne Taylor wrote. “And, because the majority of cases ending in the death penalty are later overturned for error, the public interest lies in ensuring a fair trial in the first instance.”
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